Bell Time Update

Seattle Public Schools has been analyzing start times across the district since mid-2014 for Elementary, Middle and High School groups, to determine whether or not it is warranted to change start times for Middle & High School based on data suggesting that later start times allow for a better learning experience. Their determination is that it is warranted; the discussion now is exactly how to implement a later start time, and how that change impacts elementary education.

The School board operation committee voted to have the transportation service standards go to the full board – including – the Superintendent’s recommendation on Bell Times. This means, voting on Bell Times will be included in the agenda for October 21 and voted on, November 4.